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Nutrition is very important in the recovery process after tooth extraction. So what to eat, how to eat after tooth extraction, and how to clean after eating? Please read the following article to answer questions.
1. Does tooth extraction have any effect?
The doctor will appoint tooth extraction when absolutely necessary, such as due to decayed teeth, impacted wisdom teeth, extraction of teeth in braces or dental restorations,... Therefore, tooth extraction is a method that does not affect the teeth. affect the structure as well as the health of your entire jaw.
In some cases, if the tooth is extracted in an important chewing position (molars, incisors), the dentist will carry out restorations to reconstruct the lost tooth. With denture implant technology, the new tooth will have the same color, shape and chewing function as real teeth.
However, in the process of tooth extraction, if there is an error, you may face the risk of infection, nerve damage,... Therefore, please choose medical and dental facilities. Prestigious clinic to extract teeth according to technical requirements, ensure safety and minimize pain.
2. What to eat after tooth extraction?
When a tooth is lost, the space left will be filled with blood, forming a blood clot. Therefore, for the best recovery, you need to maintain a suitable diet to avoid affecting blood clots.
Recovery time after tooth extraction is about 1-2 weeks. The choice of foods to eat will vary depending on the process and location of the extraction. Most of the tooth extraction cases need to limit food intake in the first 24 hours, so it's important to understand what the new tooth extraction problem should eat so as not to affect the extraction location..
Below is a list of foods that you should not eat after tooth extraction:
Hard or chewy foods, fried foods, cookies: These foods will directly affect oral health, This causes the jaw muscles to work harder, putting pressure on the jaw, leading to more pain. Fried foods, cookies create viscous crumbs, stick to the teeth, making the wound susceptible to infection; Spicy and hot foods: After tooth extraction, wounds will form in the oral cavity, the severity or severity depends on the doctor's technique as well as the extraction location. When eating spicy foods will inadvertently cause irritation of the damaged area. And hot food causes blood vessels to dilate, causing blood clots to dissolve, causing blood to flow continuously at the site of the newly extracted tooth. Sour and sweet foods: Do not eat these foods until the wound is completely healed. All kinds of sweets contain sugar, when entering the mouth can cause inflammation in the wound area, greatly affecting the recovery time. Beer, wine: Beer and wine are one of the foods and drinks that cannot be ignored when discussing the issue of what to eat when having a tooth extraction. Do not drink alcohol for at least 5 to 7 days after tooth extraction. These irritants will greatly affect the wound healing process, increasing the risk of infection as well as other damage. In addition to the foods mentioned above, you should also consider before using fast foods, you need to control the ingredients in the food to make sure you don't have an allergy or cause swelling that makes the wound take a long time to heal. .
3. After tooth extraction, what should you eat?
In order for the process of recovering teeth and gums after tooth extraction to take place quickly, what you should eat after tooth extraction should also be noted. You should give priority to using the following foods to quickly heal wounds and avoid dangerous complications:
Soft foods: After tooth extraction, you should choose foods that are soft and easy to eat. swallow like porridge, soup to limit jaw muscle movement. Yogurt or fruit juices for snacks are also healthy choices, avoiding unnecessary damage at the location where the tooth has just been extracted. Cold, cool foods: 2-4 hours after surgery, you can eat cool foods to reduce edema, pain and effectively stop bleeding. Green vegetables and fruits: Because of their high vitamin, fiber and mineral content, these will be very good nutritional supplements for the body that is in the process of recovering after tooth extraction. In addition to direct cooking, it is possible to process green vegetables and fruits into different, exotic smoothies without having to chew much. Salmon: Salmon is a great source of protein and healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids. These fats aid in the rapid healing process. Salmon is also very soft and easy to chew, making it perfect for eating after tooth extraction. Diverse foods to get enough nutrients: In addition to what to eat after tooth extraction, adequate nutrition should also be focused. You can consult a specialist or medical professional to have a diet suitable for someone who has just had a tooth extracted.
4. Dental care after tooth extraction
In addition to diet, proper oral hygiene after tooth extraction is also very important. To eliminate bacteria in the oral cavity, to avoid infection of the extraction area and affect the healing process, you should take the following measures:
Take medicine prescribed by a doctor: When you feel pain At the extraction site, many people buy painkillers to drink, but this is absolutely not recommended. Taking the medicine without your doctor's prescription can cause dangerous side effects to your health. Apply cold packs on the outside of your cheeks and around the extraction site: To ease the pain, you can apply cold packs around the extraction site for the first few days. In the following days, warm compresses should be applied to dissolve the bruised area. Drink lots of water: Drink at least 2 liters of water a day to keep your mouth moist, prevent bacteria from growing and make the wound infected, and dry socket. Careful oral hygiene: When a tooth has just been extracted, do not rinse your mouth with salt water or other mouthwashes, because it can slow down the blood clotting process. Instead, you should rinse your mouth normally with water and avoid too much impact on the wound. Gently clean your teeth with a soft-bristled brush and floss to remove plaque. In general, if taken care of carefully, the wound after tooth extraction will heal in 1-2 weeks. At this point, you can completely return to your normal diet and activities.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, tooth extraction is guaranteed to be safe, performed by a qualified doctor to minimize possible bad situations and support quick recovery. After tooth extraction, the dentist will also remind you of what to eat and what to avoid for faster healing.
Thus, paying attention to eating after tooth extraction is extremely important, helping the extraction site to heal quickly and maintain a good appetite. These notes are not too difficult to remember, as long as you read them carefully and ask for specific advice from your dentist, you can rest assured to do so.
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